Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal Parfum vs De Vive Voix Taurus

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,407 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Homme Idéal Parfum

Guerlain

4.441,392 votes

Rank #18,893 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

De Vive Voix Taurus

Maison Douze

3.8715 votes

Rank #55,938 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Idéal Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

L'Homme Idéal Parfum
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.
De Vive Voix Taurus
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Homme Idéal Parfum2/2

De Vive Voix Taurus0/2

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Idéal Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal ParfumGuerlain

De Vive Voix TaurusMaison Douze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 1,392 votes

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

fruity92%

leather84%

musky77%

animalic69%

patchouli61%

almond100%

fruity88%

leather77%

woody65%

nutty53%

sweet42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both almond, fruity and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AmarettoLeatherMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AmarettoBlack Currant

Heart

AlmondLeather

Base

Virginia CedarMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAmaretto and Leather. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,893

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#55,938

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal Parfum by Guerlain delivers a warm, nutty aroma built around amaretto, supple leather, and dark patchouli. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, this oriental woody scent introduces a boozy, almond character right from the start. A clean musk cushions the deeper base, keeping the composition smooth rather t…

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De Vive Voix Taurus by Maison Douze blends dark amaretto and tart black currant in the opening. It settles into a smooth almond and leather heart, anchored by a dry Virginia cedar and resinous myrrh base. This unisex fragrance suits cool autumn evenings when you want an approachable, nutty leather scent.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Idéal Parfum or De Vive Voix Taurus?

L'Homme Idéal Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. L'Homme Idéal Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 1,392 votes; De Vive Voix Taurus is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Parfum for a almond and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Choose De Vive Voix Taurus for a almond and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do L'Homme Idéal Parfum and De Vive Voix Taurus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, fruity and leather accords. Common notes include Amaretto and Leather.

Is L'Homme Idéal Parfum or De Vive Voix Taurus better for summer or winter?

De Vive Voix Taurus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Parfum and De Vive Voix Taurus?

L'Homme Idéal Parfum features Amaretto, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. De Vive Voix Taurus has top notes of Amaretto and Black Currant, heart notes of Almond and Leather, a base of Virginia Cedar and Myrrh.